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The arrow isn’t just used to reach the hearts of the lovers Cupid sets his sights on. The arrow can also be seen as a symbol of freedom in the legend of William Tell and when associated with that apple that the famous archer shot off the head of his son Walter with such precision back in 1300. That episode seems to have set off the rebellion that brought Switzerland to be liberated from Austrian Hapsburg rule. William Tell became a national hero.

But the apple – at least the “poisonous” one – also has a certain meaning in fairy tales like that of Snow White. Whether together or alone, the arrow and the apple are thus ornamental symbols to be interpreted in a fun way.